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July 2, 2008
Volume VIII, Issue 12
Welcome {D}, to E-Connections, the Miami University Alumni Association
E-newsletter, a monthly publication, now in its eighth year!
Send your comments to alumni@muohio.edu.
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NEW AT THE MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION |
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The Miami
University Alumni Association is mourning the passing of Ken
Burke `70, former vice president for university relations, and
John
Pont `52, a pillar of Miami's Cradle of Coaches who served
as head football coach at Miami, Northwestern, and Indiana. I hope you will join me in keeping their families in your thoughts and prayers.
Football season will be here in no time, and your Miami University
Alumni Association will be there for all six home games and
special road tailgating events at Michigan (Sept. 6) and Cincinnati
(Sept. 20).
Details for the road events are being finalized and will be
available here soon.
For the Michigan game, plan on the tailgate event beginning
two-and-a-half hours before kickoff on the University of Michigan
Golf Course, near the stadium. Hotel rooms are being held under
the Alumni Association name at the Four Points Sheraton in Ann
Arbor. For reservations, call 734-996-0600 and ask for rooms
in the Miami University Alumni Association block.
If you were unable to return to Oxford for Alumni Weekend, I
encourage you to visit our photo
gallery to see what you missed. Now is the time to begin
planning for next year. The Bicentennial Alumni Weekend will
be extraordinary, and we want you to be a part of it all.
If you would like to organize a group reunion for next year,
we are here to help. From communication to event planning, we
will work with you to make your reunion experience everything
you want it to be. Contact Sue
Harris to start your planning today!
Ray Mock '82
Executive Director
Miami University Alumni Association
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MUAA
NEWS |
New! Miami University Alumni Executive Roundtables
Two years in the making and now endorsed by Miami, the Board of the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter is pleased to announce a new program, MU Executive Roundtables. In conjunction with Miami University resources, the purpose of this program is to facilitate connections with University resources, professional development, and improve business capabilities amongst Miami Alumni business leaders/entrepreneurs. MU Executive Roundtables is also designed to improve connections that can be made by Miami students and faculty with the Greater Cincinnati business community. For more information about the program, please contact Scott Jacobs.
Miami Football 2008
Miami University football kicks off the 2008 season on Aug. 28, when it hosts Southeastern Conference (SEC) foe Vanderbilt University.
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| CAMPAIGN
NEWS |
Professorships
Initiative
Professors have inspired generations of Miamians.
Leave your bicentennial legacy at Miami University by
creating an endowed professorship.
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Kynkor’s Legacy of Compassion Lives on in Scholarship
Jennifer Leigh Kynkor’s dream of attending Miami University ended too quickly.
Class Scholarship Fund Central to Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend is a time for alumni to reflect upon the formative impact the Miami experience had on their lives.
GIVE ONLINE
 Show
your "love and honor" to Miami with a gift to the Miami Fund.
Your contribution, whether for the University's greatest needs
or for a specific program or department, will provide support
for current and future students. Private support is more important
now than ever and your gifts are much appreciated. Click
here to make your tax deductible gift.
Do you work for a matching gift company? If so, the value of
your gift may be doubled or tripled. Click
here to see if your company will match your contribution.
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| MIAMI
UNIVERSITY NEWS |
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New Atmosphere at Miami Sporting Events Rewarding
More to look forward to in 08-09
One of the goals of the sports marketing department is to "Create The Distinctive Miami Game Day Experience".
Miami professor named "Rising Star" in corporate governance
Dan Heitger, associate professor of accountancy at Miami University's Farmer School of Business, has been named one of Yale University's inaugural "Rising Stars of Corporate Governance."
New mission statement, new budget for Miami
Miami University trustees Friday, June 20, approved a new mission statement for Miami and also adopted an operating budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
Miami artists part of Ohio Craftsmen's 'Best of 2008'
Susan Ewing, Miami University Distinguished Professor of Art, is recipient of the Pamela Morris Thomford Award for Excellence in Metals at the Ohio Designer Craftsmen's 25th annual juried members' competition, "The Best of 2008."
Miami to host Big Read celebration: The Call of the Wild
The Oxford community will host a Big Read next spring, celebrating Jack London's The Call of the Wild.
Tanner recipient of Curry Award
Chris Tanner, associate professor of music, is recipient of the 2008 Crossan Hays Curry Distinguished Educator Award presented by Miami's School of Fine Arts.
WMUB wins 11 Ohio Associated Press Awards
WMUB received 11 awards, including four first-place awards, in the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters awards competition. WMUB was recognized in the medium market radio category.
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| THIS
MONTH'S FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT |
 
Marcum Conference Center & Inn
Save $20 off room rates throughout the year and seven-month priority room reservation privileges. Click here to check room availability or reserve a room online. All reservations are subject to availability.
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| MERCHANDISE
ITEM OF THE MONTH |
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 Canvas Tote Bag
$12.00
$10.00-Members only
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| PERSONAL
VACATION CLUB TRIP OF THE MONTH |
Walking the Emerald Isle
Take to the footpaths for an intimate discovery of Ireland’s most legendary landscapes. Mythical tales of Celtic fairies and heaven-like realms come to mind, as you amble through a patchwork of valleys and mystic lakes. As you walk, absorb the very essence of Ireland.
From $2,079.00 pp/dbl*
Go to the Personal
Vacation Club Web page to find out more about this and
other trips that are currently available.
(dues-paying member benefit) |
 40th
Anniversary Tour of MUDEC
October 12-19, 2008 (revised itinerary)
Charles
and Joan Teckman invite you to a tour of Europe to celebrate
the 40th Anniversary of the Miami University John E. Dolibois
European Center.
Click
here for more information!
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MIAMIAN
MAGAZINE |
The summer Miamian magazine will be mailed soon.
Click here
for a sneak peek of the features and online version of cover
story!
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INFORMATION |
WE'RE
CONNECTED |
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Miami University Alumni Association is now participating
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